RunAs Radio From ClickOps to DevOps with Steven Bucher
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Jul 30, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Steven Bucher, Product Manager for Azure Resource Manager at Microsoft, dives into the world of AI and automation in cloud deployment. He explains the transformation from ClickOps to DevOps, emphasizing the importance of tools like Azure CLI and Terraform. Steven also highlights how GitHub Copilot can streamline coding in Visual Studio, making Infrastructure as Code more accessible. He shares insights on fostering productivity while maintaining work-life balance, demonstrating how strategic use of AI enhances both development workflows and team dynamics.
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Leverage Copilot for DevOps
- Use Copilot in Azure across different interfaces like the Portal, CLI, and PowerShell to automate deployments.
- This helps you graduate from manual ClickOps to repeatable DevOps workflows with scripting and infrastructure as code.
Test Before Automating
- Start with generating scripts for deployments using AI tools like GitHub Copilot in VS Code for infrastructure as code.
- Test commands interactively in CLI before building full scripts to ensure reliable automation.
Manage Deployment Identity
- Always authenticate with the correct Azure identity when using CLI or PowerShell for deployments.
- Use least privilege principles and dedicated deployment identities to increase security and manage permissions.